Monday, January 7, 2013
With a fiscal cliff looming, the Department of Employment Security said last month that a solution was necessary to help improve jobless rates.
Unemployment rates in Illinois and Glen Ellyn dropped slightly from October 2012 to November, to 8.2 percent, and are a full percentage point compared to 2011, according to new figures released last week. November local unemployment rates fell in 11 of 12 metro areas compared to last year, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Illinois Department of Employment Security. "The trend of falling unemployment rates across Illinois shows that our economy continues to improve," IDES Director Jay Rowell said. "The largest challenge to local economic growth is the fiscal cliff. Economic progress could slow at every level and we risk another recession if Congress does not work together to craft a solution." Earlier this…
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Although unemployment is down from this time compared to last year, in Glen Ellyn numbers slightly increased from September 2012 to October.
Unemployment rates in Illinois — and Glen Ellyn — increased slightly from September 2012 to October, but are still down compared with 2011, according to new figures released last week. October local unemployment rates fell in every metro area compared to last year, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Illinois Department of Employment Security. "Falling unemployment rates across our state and the lowest October rates since 2008 show that that our steady economic progress continues," IDES Director Jay Rowell said in a news release. "We now look to Congress to address the fiscal cliff. If not resolved, our future economic progress will be in jeopardy." IDES generally reports unemployment figures for …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
In DuPage County suburbs, the unemployment rate dropped from August to September this year and is generally below the state average, according to data released last week.
The unemployment rates in Illinois is still above 8 percent, but most communities, including Glen Ellyn, saw a decrease in out-of-work residents in September 2012, according to new figures released last week. September local unemployment rates fell in every metro area compared to last year, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Illinois Department of Employment Security. "This month's report highlights that we have made steady progress in lowering the unemployment rate, but more needs to be done," IDES Director Jay Rowell said in a news release. "Hiring managers need to see consistent, long-term tax policy and spending priorities by the federal government before we will see stronger hiring increases." IDES …
Monday, October 8, 2012
National figures released Friday show the lowest unemployment rate in nearly four years.
The nation's unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent in September, its lowest level in nearly four years, according to figures released Friday. High unemployment, and previous promises by President Barack Obama to keep the rate below 8 percent if the stimulus passed, have been repeated often on the campaign trail. The next employment report is due just days before the November election, so these September figures may be the last jobs report with any impact on the election. SO HERE'S THE QUESTION: Glen Ellyn, do you think this unemployment report helps President Obama secure re-election? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. According to the Illinois Department of Economic Security, the unemployment rate in the 11 out of 12 …
James Blake
10:49 am on Monday, January 7, 2013
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